Gas separation: apparatus – Apparatus for selective diffusion of gases – Plural layers
Reexamination Certificate
2007-02-20
2007-02-20
Hopkins, Robert A. (Department: 1724)
Gas separation: apparatus
Apparatus for selective diffusion of gases
Plural layers
Reexamination Certificate
active
10775288
ABSTRACT:
A hydrogen permselective membrane, a method of forming a permselective membrane and an apparatus comprising a permselective membrane, a porous substrate and an intermediate layer are described.
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International Search Report for Application No. PCT/US05/03552, dated Apr. 1, 2006.
Gu Yunfeng
Lee Doo-hwan
Oyama Shigeo Ted
Conley & Rose, P.C.
Hopkins Robert A.
Virginia Tech Intellectual Properties Inc.
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